Detailed planning applications submitted

17 October 2018

We have now submitted planning applications to Braintree District Council, seeking to agree the access, layout, scale, appearance, and landscaping details of the development.

Over the last few months we have prepared and developed the detailed proposals in close consultation with Council officers. We also sought the views of local residents, through two drop-in consultation events, in an effort to ensure issues with the original masterplan could be addressed.

The submitted application proposes:

• 350 attractive new homes.
• 140 affordable homes, approximately one third of which will be made available for shared ownership.
• Provision of a site for early years/childcare services.
• Extensive open space with areas for informal recreation and play.
• Enhancement and retention of existing vegetation and habitats.
• Replacement of Western Road hedgerow with 360-metres of high quality, native, species-rich hedgerow and trees.
• Provision of 958 designated car parking spaces, including 176 garages and 92 spaces for visitors.
• Cycle storage for both apartments and houses, in accordance with Council standards.
• Generous landscaped buffer areas to reduce impact on neighbouring buildings.
• Extensive sustainable drainage areas to reduce the risk of flooding and provide wider ecological and biodiversity enhancements.
• New cyclepaths and pedestrian links.
• Informal play trail, including a variety of play equipment and natural play features.

Now that our detailed applications have been submitted, we are continuing to liaise closely with Council officers and consultees to make further adjustments and refinements to the scheme. You can review our full applications, including all plans, reports and supporting information, on the Council’s website here.

If you have any questions, or would like to discuss the proposals in more detail, please use the contact details below:

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 020 7357 8000

All comments will be carefully considered by Redrow and Council officers.

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